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For most, love is the most important thing. Love allows us to connect and share. It provides the opportunity to touch the heart of someone very special. How to Love Consciously is a reminder of love’s grace and its goodness.

It is my privilege to give you the book at no charge. The reasons behind providing How to Love Consciously for free are simple ones: (1) I want you to read it; (2) I want you to be inspired by it; and (3) I want you to share it with anyone you think would be inspired by it, too.

Chapter One: Loving Consciously

Real love, authentic love, springs to life and is sustained when we make the choice to feed it with our deliberate passion. Our souls are nourished when our partners realize we know how to love them.

Chapter Two: What Makes a Relationship Great?

Great relationships don’t just happen because two people love each other very much; great relationships happen because not only do two people love each other very much, but they also value one another and are willing to make an investment of time into the relationship – day after day.

Chapter Three: The Power of First Love

My first love taught me the lessons of passion and the power my actions can have on another. It taught me I was worthy to be loved unconditionally. My first love prepared me to be a better lover next time.

Chapter Four: Improving Intimacy

How often do you want to make love with your partner? How often does your partner want to make love? Many times the answers to both questions are not in sync. The best answer for your relationship may be found somewhere in between.

Chapter Five: One Dozen Out-of-the-Box Ideas to Inspire Romance

Mary Beth and I made a pact several years ago not to exchange token or cliché gifts on special days like birthdays, our wedding anniversary or Mother’s and Father’s Day. Instead we attempt to provide gifts that will touch the other’s heart and soul.

Chapter Six: How to Bring More Love into Your Life

Love can be the bridge that brings two people together, but the bridge looks different each day. Some days it is paved with passion and on other days it is filled with a simple, subtle knowing.

Chapter Seven: Can Love Last a Lifetime?

We revealed our souls to each other and no one blinked. Because of what we know, there is a trust that is just as strong as our love.

Chapter Eight: 100 Ways to Love

Finding simple, but heartfelt ways to love each other is a source of encouragement for the giver and the receiver. By loving consciously, we discover Love is the force that puts the world back together when it feels like it’s coming apart.